WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF AUTISM, ADHD, ALLERGIES, ASTHMA AND AUTOIMMUNE?

Why is there such an epidemic of autism, ADHD, allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases and more in our children today?

Here’s my interview with Beth Lambert is the author of “A Compromised Generation” and Executive Director and co-founder of Epidemic Answers.

If you haven’t read the book, here’s the chance for you to get an overview of the perfect storm that’s causing the epidemic of childhood illnesses today.

34% of American children have a chronic disease or disorder like autism, ADHD, allergies, asthma, autoimmune disease, SPD, OCD, developmental delays, learning disabilities and more.

When the number of obese children is included, the number rises to 52%.  Why is this the “new normal”?

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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN AUTISM AND INFLAMMATION

The Connection Between Inflammation and AutismLearn about the connection between inflammation and autism in this audio interview of Maria Rickert Hong by Lynette Louise, host of “A New Spin on Autism”.

RECOVERY FROM AUTISM IS POSSIBLE

Recovery from autism is possible.  Most, if not all, cases have gut dysbiosis, which is fed by the Standard American Diet (SAD) full of sugar and processed foods.

FLAME RETARDANTS DECREASE NEUROLOGICAL FUNCTION

Brominated flame retardants are neurotoxic and are linked to neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, ADHD and SPD.

“This study is one of few studies and so far the largest one investigating the neurobehavioral effects of brominated flame retardants in humans.

Consistently with experimental animal data, PBDE (flame retardant) exposure was associated with changes in the motor function and the serum levels of the thyroid hormones.”  Read more…

SOURCE:  Environmental Health Journal

MERCURY, AUTISM AND GLUTATHIONE

There is no safe level of mercury, and it causes neurological damage, such as autism, PDD-NOS, ADHD, developmental delays and sensory processing disorder.

A lower amount of the antioxidant glutathione means that mercury will accumulate in the body.

Hypothyroidism and Autism

Hypothyroidism and autism:  70-80% of children with autism, developmental delays, ADHD, SPD, PDD-NOS are hypothyroid.  Dr. Raphael Kellman, a holistic endocrinologist, says that the typical TSH test misses an underactive thyroid.  Instead, he recommends a TRH test.  Watch the video…

CHILDREN CAN RECOVER FROM AUTISM

While this article credits behavioral therapy for 10% of autistic children losing their diagnosis, many more are being recovered with a biomedical approach that treats autism as a whole-body condition, not just a psychological diagnosis.  Read more…

SOURCE:  Huffington Post

AUTISM AND ANEMIA

Autistic children under the age of 6 tend to be more anemic than their older counterparts.  This may have something to do malabsorption and a less-mature gastrointestinal tract.  Read more…

SOURCE:  Questioning Answers